Father of Israeli-American hostage reacts to deal, ‘the brink of ending this madness’
We're looking at the Israel-Hamas ceasefire through the lens of the families whose loved ones have been held hostage by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. Jonathan Dekel-Chen is the father of Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen.
2 American hostages, Bibas family confirmed among first 33 Israeli captives to be released in cease-fire
Two of the three remaining American hostages are among the 33 captives expected to be released by Hamas as part of the cease-fire agreement the terror group made with Israel that went into effect Sunday, after 15 months in captivity.
Israeli American hostage father says he has ‘immense gratitude’ for Trump team after ceasefire deal
An Israeli American hostage’s father said Sunday that he has “immense gratitude” for President-elect Trump’s team in the wake of a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war going into effect.
Man with Connecticut ties to be released in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Chen, who has familial ties to Bloomfield, is set to be released along with Keith Siegel, another American, as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
An Israeli father hopes his son will be released in Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Chen, whose son Sagui is believed to be alive and among the Israeli hostages seized by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks, says the ceasefire deal is a way 'to end the madness in Gaza.'
Two Americans to be released from Gaza in first phase of ceasefire deal
Chen, are expected to be released as part of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that emerged Wednesday after being held for
'Really don't know the fate' of any of the hostages: Father whose son was taken by Hamas
Chen, whose son Sagui was taken by Hamas, joins José Díaz-Balart to discuss the ceasefire and hostage deal that has now been delayed by the Israeli cabinet.
Here’s what we know about the Americans set to be released in first phase of hostage deal
Chen, an American-Israeli who refurbished old buses into mobile tech classrooms, has not met his third daughter, who was ...
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Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on ...
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Suncoast father of man missing in Israel cautiously optimistic amid ceasefire agreement
The father of a man taken hostage by Hamas forces October 7th, 2023, said he’s looking forward to seeing his son again now ...
Man who grew up in Bloomfield among first Americans to be released from Gaza in first phase of ceasefire deal
A man who grew up in Bloomfield and another American are expected to be released as part of the first phase of ...
Sagui Dekel-Chen included in first phase of hostages to be released by Hamas
The first phase of the ceasefire deal in the war in Gaza is set to begin on Sunday with Hamas releasing several of the nearly ...
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‘That’s all I think about:’ Son of Sarasota family named in list of 33 hostages to be released in Gaza
Liat Alon, the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer, said among the list of the 33 hostages set be released is Sagui ...
Kirby 'confident' Americans in Gaza will be freed Sunday amid reports of Israel, Hamas deal holdup
The White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said he is "confident" a deal will be implemented on Sunday despite Israeli claims that Hamas has backtracked on deal.